Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
double
southern
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
result
raised
picked
laughed
watched
stomach
character
technology
Choose the word which has the underlined part pronounced differently from the others.
deaf
leaf
peaceful
pleasing
Many young people find the city life more _____ than before.
He spoke _____ English, so it was difficult to communicate with him.
I would love to travel to _____ United States to see the Grand Canyon.
a
an
the
Ø (no article)
The businessman _____ comes from Japan can speak three languages.
The class monitor suggested that we _____ pizzas and cokes for the party tomorrow.
I forgot my smartphone at home. Can I use _____ to call my parents?
you
your
yourself
yours
If people shared household chores, the family life _____ happier.
had been
would have been
will be
would be
We will have a big discount program for all shoppers _____ Christmas Day.
in
on
at
since
_____ you ever _____ anything from a second-hand shop to save money?
Did / buy
Were / buy
Have / bought
Were / bought
Anna _____ like vegetables, but now she loves eating salads every day.
didn't use to
doesn't use to
didn't used to
wasn't use to
The park ranger announced that they would open a new eco-trail through the wildlife sanctuary _____.
next month
the previous month
a month ago
the following month
I think I left _____ in my classroom. I will go back and check.
Gerald _____ all his friends to his barbecue next Sunday.
After waiting in the restaurant for an hour, Mary was so angry that she _____ to see the manager immediately.
required
risked
The flashlight is broken, so I can't _____ what he's doing; it's so dark down there in the basement.
We were so late that we _____ had time to catch the train.
nearly
hardly
almost
simply
Knowing how hard you studied all month, we are all _____ that you passed your English exam. Congratulations!
relieved
afraid
delighted
certain
Look at the _____. We will spend the first two days exploring Tokyo before taking the bullet train to Kyoto.
app
map
brochure
itinerary
The young teacher's _____ to her students was truly inspiring, as she often stayed late to help them with their homework.
Wow, that new book went completely _____ within just two hours of its release.
off the shelf
Rearrange the order of the given words to make a complete sentence.
looking forward / the / I’m / exhibition / to / visiting / it / when / opens / .
I’m looking to the exhibition when it opens forward visiting.
I’m looking forward to visiting the exhibition when it opens.
I’m looking forward the exhibition when it opens to visiting.
I’m looking to visiting the exhibition forward when it opens.
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
large / animals / coats / are / with / thick / shy / fur / Bears / .
Bears are large animals with fur shy thick coats.
Bears are shy large animals with thick fur coats.
Bears are thick shy animals with large fur coats.
Bears are with fur coats shy large thick animals.
Rearrange the order of the given words to make a complete sentence.
Minh’s new / one? / house / How / different / is / from / his / old /
How different from Minh’s new house is his old one?
How is different Minh’s new house from his old one?
How is Minh’s new house different from his old one?
How Minh’s new house is different from his old one?
Rearrange the words in the correct order to make a complete sentence.
the book. / after he / reading / write / Alex / will / a review / finishes
Alex will write a review after he finishes reading the book.
Alex finishes reading a review after he will write the book.
Alex will reading a review after he finishes write the book.
Alex finishes write a review after he will reading the book.
Rearrange the words in the correct order to make a complete sentence.
He was / fell asleep / tired / he / right on the table. / so / that
Rearrange the order of the given words to make a complete sentence.
to / tsunami / I / I / how / wish / knew / control / the / .
Rearrange the words in a correct order to make a complete sentence.
arrived / for / so as / They / good seats / the concert. / early / to get
They arrived early so as to get good seats for the concert.
They arrived early to get good seats so as for the concert.
They arrived to get early good seats so as for the concert.
They arrived early good seats so as to get for the concert.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
Peter cannot go out for lunch because of his broken car.
If Peter couldn't go out for lunch, his car would be broken.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
It took Michael two hours to learn new words every day.
Choose the sentence that is CLOSEST in meaning to the sentence given.
All of the students but Anna went to the teacher's house yesterday.
Read the story and then answer the questions.
Before Sam left for school, his father reminded him, "Sam, you should take your umbrella or a jacket. The forecast says there's a good chance of rain later today."
Sam answered confidently, "Dad, I really don't think it'll rain. I'll be fine without them."
As the morning passed, the sky gradually grew darker, and by early afternoon, a heavy storm had broken out. With nothing to protect himself, Sam had no choice but to run all the way home through the pouring rain.
By the time he arrived, he was soaked from head to toe. That night, he came down with a fever and couldn't stop coughing. His father took care of him and said calmly, "I did warn you this morning, Sam. If you'd listened, you wouldn't have gotten sick."
Feeling exhausted and a little embarrassed, Sam admitted, "You were right, Dad. I should have taken your advice seriously."
His father smiled and reassured him, "Don't worry about it. Everyone learns this kind of lesson eventually. Let's just make sure you get some rest."
What can be inferred about Sam's personality?
What did Sam realize because of what happened to him?
He should listen to his father's words.
He should wait until the rain stops.
He should stay indoor when it rains.
He should always carry an umbrella.
Why did Sam's father stay calm rather than angry?
He didn't think the fever was serious.
He was too busy caring for Sam to react.
He saw Sam's mistake as a natural way to learn.
He did the same mistake when he was young.
Read the e-mail and answer the questions.
Dear Mrs. Reynolds,
I am a student in your science lab class who is very frustrated with you. Your lab is quite unsafe and some of your other students are careless. The lab is unsafe because there aren't enough safety goggles for everyone to use during the chemical experiments. The equipment is also risky. A Bunsen burner caught fire last week!
The second reason I am upset is that some of the other students are careless. Marcus and Derek pour chemicals into the sink without asking if it's allowed. Chris tries to startle people while they're holding glass beakers. Someone could get seriously hurt or burned in your lab. You should be supervising the class more closely. Please make the lab safer, or I will report it to the principal.
Thank you.
Anonymous
What is the letter mainly about?
A student's plan to switch to a different science class.
A student's request for extra safety equipment for homework.
A student's concerns about safety problems in the science lab.
A student's complaint about a low grade in the lab.
Why does the writer mention Chris?
To explain why Chris was asked to leave the lab that day.
To support the point that some students behave carelessly in the lab.
To suggest that Chris should be moved to a different lab group.
To show that Mrs. Reynolds already knows about some students' bad behavior.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer.
Football, or soccer in the U.S., dates back to 2500 B.C with the Chinese game of tsu chu. The sport we know today originated from Britain. Today, more than 120 million players over the globe participate in the game, making soccer the world's sport.
So, why is soccer so popular? Maybe it's a feeling that the team on the field is your team; their win is your victory, and their loss is your defeat. Or maybe it is the game's international quality. In countries like France, England, Spain, Brazil, major teams have players from many different nations, and these clubs now have fans all over the world. Or perhaps it's the promise of great wealth. A number of professional soccer players, including Cameroon's Samuel Eto'o and Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, come from poor families. Today, both of these players make millions of euros every year.
However, ultimately, the main reason for its universal appeal may be this: It's a simple game. It can be played anywhere with anything - a ball, a can, or even some bags tied together. And anyone can play it.
In the mid-1800s, European colonists brought the game to Africa. Early matches were first played in the South African cities of Cape Town in 1862. Today, some of the game's best players come from African nations and all over the continent, thousands of soccer academies now recruit boys from poorer cities and towns to play the game. Their dream is to join a national team or one of the big clubs in Europe someday. For some, the dream comes true, but for most, it doesn't.
What does the author mean “It’s a simple game” in paragraph 3?
The rules are not difficult for people to understand.
You can play it anywhere with anything.
There are many local versions of soccer.
You need to have the ability to play soccer well.
What is the main topic of the passage?
How African soccer began
The history of soccer
The popularity of soccer
Soccer clubs
The word "originated" in paragraph 1 is CLOSEST in meaning to _____.
went on
came from
made up
turned out
According to the passage, where did the sport football or soccer that we know today originate from?
Britain
America
Portugal
China
In paragraph 2, which of these is NOT given as a possible reason for soccer’s popularity?
The number of soccer games shown on TV
Write a paragraph (about 100 words) to describe a friend you enjoy talking with.